Condensed Consolidated Statements Of Cash Flows (USD $) In Thousands	9 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2011	Jun. 30, 2010
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net loss	$ (23,055)	$ (20,593)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by operating activities:
Bad debt expense	(1,052)	6,686
Deferred financing cost amortization	253	223
Depreciation and amortization	2,761	4,014
Loss (gain) on sale of assets	84	(165)
Asset Impairment	3,551
Gain on sale of business unit	(6,763)
Non-cash compensation expense	682	1,071
Equity in (gains) losses of investment	88
Deferred income tax benefit	(32)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities
Accounts receivable	(4,208)	20,726
Inventories	1,809	324
Costs and estimated earnings in excess of billings	146	966
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	485	1,044
Other non-current assets	3,201	41
Accounts payable and accrued expenses	2,789	(20,068)
Billings in excess of costs and estimated earnings	(4,407)	(9,740)
Other non-current liabilities		(895)
Net cash used in operations	(23,668)	(16,366)
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Purchases of property and equipment	(2,103)	(536)
Proceeds from sales of property and equipment		246
Proceeds from sales of facilities	16,546
Distribution from unconsolidated affiliates	57	393
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities	14,500	103
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Borrowings of debt		753
Repayments of debt	(652)	(17,542)
Purchase of treasury stock		(172)
Shares withheld for Taxes	(65)	(225)
Net cash used in financing activities	(717)	(17,186)
NET DECREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS	(9,885)	(33,449)
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, beginning of period	32,924	64,174
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, end of period	23,039	30,725
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION:
Cash paid for interest	1,499	3,334
Cash paid for income taxes	$ 247	$ 284